Heralded as the “…embodiment of classical clarity” (Minnesota Star Tribune), Aaron Breid is rapidly garnering acclaim as an operatic and symphonic conductor. His precise and passionate leadership have distinguished him as a sought-after guest conductor and an integral collaborator on large scale opera productions.

Currently in his third season as Cover Conductor for Washington National Opera, Breid will return in 2020 to cover Saint-Saëns’ Samson et Dalila. Known for his contributions to the German and French grand repertoire, he has recently covered performances of Wozzeck (Des Moines Metro Opera), Faust (Washington National Opera), Samson et Dalila (North Carolina Opera), Arabella (Minnesota Opera), Elektra (Des Moines Metro Opera), Der Freischütz (Virginia Opera), and will return to North Carolina Opera for Siegfried Act III in concert (2019).